The Centre offers an extraordinarily unique events venue which comprises almost 11,000 sq ft and offers boundless opportunity for a range of commercial uses. Currently set up as a retreat centre with yoga rooms and dance studios, the accommodation could also be adapted as a potential wedding venue or as a business conference centre, for example. The venue has been extremely well-maintained, offering:

The Round Hall: A magnificent studio/conference room with extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing with lovely views; currently utilized as a yoga studio. It has a wooden sprung floor and underfloor heating.

The Long Hall: Featuring natural oak flooring and underfloor heating, The Long Hall is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art audio/visual presentation system with computer link-up facility.

The Dining/Sitting Hall: An impressive, substantial dining room, paved in natural limestone with underfloor heating. Can easily accommodate around 60 diners. A striking wood burner and exposed A frame beams create a wonderful atmosphere.

Commercial Kitchen: The fully-equipped commercial kitchen has capacity to cater for around 80 guests.

The Dove Barn: A separate building adjacent to the main centre and with a wood burning stove. There are other outbuildings within the Estate which may provide potential for conversion, subject to the purchaser obtaining the relevant planning consents.

The residential accommodation in the venue offers nineteen well-presented bedrooms, sixteen of which are en suite. There is a mixture of room types to accommodate all ranges of guests, including two with disabled facilities. There is also a separate annexe house which a triple and two quad rooms for families or groups. The annexe could also be converted for use as a live-in manager’s house, depending on requirements. All bedrooms have natural slate floors with underfloor heating. All but two of the bedrooms open onto the main courtyard which has been attractively landscaped to provide a charming outdoor area. In addition, there is also a further sheltered courtyard together with a number of agricultural outbuildings providing a workshop, storage and vehicle storage areas. There is ample parking facilities around the commercial venue.

The land included is highlighted in green on the plan.

Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council.

Services: Mains electricity. Private water supply and drainage. We understand that the private drainage at this property does comply with the relevant regulations.

Tenure: Freehold.

The property occupies a stunning rural position, with magnificent views over the Dart Valley, a mile and a half from the market town of Buckfastleigh. The town provides a range of everyday amenities, including local shops, a medical centre and cafes. There are good private and state schools in the area including the popular Steiner school, Torquay’s grammar schools and some excellent primary schools in the surrounding villages. The larger towns of Totnes and Newton Abbot, 5 and 10 miles away respectively, provide a wider choice of facilities and larger supermarkets.

Exeter, approximately 24 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, a museum, an arts centre, excellent restaurants, and a wealth of good shopping, including John Lewis. Many good schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School, Exeter College and The Maynard, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best universities in the country. For leisure the stunning countryside of Dartmoor provides numerous walking, cycling and riding routes, while the Devon coast is also within easy reach.

Communication links are excellent. The A38 is approximately two miles away, leading to the A30 and the M5 at Exeter. There are frequent rail services from Totnes to Exeter St David’s and to London Paddington in just under 3 hours. Exeter International Airport offers a range of domestic and European flights